MAGNET, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, Lorain County Community College and the University of Akron Sign Cooperative Agreements Designed to Boost Northeast Ohio Manufacturing

Agreements Commit Institutions to Work Cooperatively and Jointly to Help Manufacturers Pursue Innovative Growth Strategies Through MAGNET’s PRISM PROGRAM

Cleveland—October 9, 2012—The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) today announced that it has signed cooperative agreements with Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University Lorain County Community College and the University of Akron that will enable small to mid-size manufacturers in Northeast Ohio to gain easier access to the research capabilities, hard assets and world-class knowledge and technological capabilities based at those four institutions of higher learning. Download the Complete Press Release. | Learn More About PRISM.

October to be Celebrated as Manufacturing Month in Ohio

Public and Private Organizations Join Together  to Highlight the Importance of Manufacturing in the Buckeye State

Columbus—September 19, 2012—To showcase the importance of manufacturing in Ohio, various industry leaders have developed a series of activities in October to highlight the industry. From plant tours to career workshops to a live interactive telecast being made available to high schools and middle schools statewide, October will be celebrated as Manufacturing Month in Ohio. Download the complete press release (PDF). Visit the Ohio Manufacturing Month Web Site.

City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and MAGNET Announce Winners of Manufacturing Innovation Project

Small and Medium Size Manufacturers from Cleveland and Cuyahoga County to Receive Technical Expertise Services from NASA Subject Matter Experts to Solve Technical Challenges with Their Products and Low Interest Rate Loans from the City and County

Cleveland—May 23, 2012—The City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) today announced the nine small and medium size Ohio manufacturers who were selected to receive assistance from NASA subject matter experts and low interest rate loans from the city and county to solve technical challenges they face with a new or existing product. The winners were announced at a news conference held at MAGNET headquarters by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald. On hand to deliver remarks and greet the winners were NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck and NASA Glenn Research Center Director Ray Lugo. Complete press release (PDF). Manufacturing Innovation Project page.

City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and MAGNET Announce Manufacturing Innovation Project

$450,000 in Loans to be Made Available to Small and Medium Size Manufacturers Located in the City of Cleveland or Cuyahoga County to Solve Technical Challenges with New or Existing Products Utilizing NASA Subject Experts

Cleveland—January 3, 2012—The City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, NASA Glenn Research Center and the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) today announced a program which will allow small and medium size manufacturers to use the services of NASA Glenn subject matter experts for free and obtain special low-interest loans from the City or County—to help solve technical challenges they have with one of their new or existing products. Complete press release (PDF). Manufacturing Innovation Project page.

Michael R. Morgenstern Named Chief Development Officer for MAGNET

Cleveland—December 1, 2011—The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) today announced that Michael R. (“Mike”) Morgenstern has been named as the organization’s Chief Development Officer. Morgenstern brings extensive experience in the development and leadership of major advancement initiatives for non-profit organizations in Northeast Ohio to MAGNET. Complete press release (PDF).

MAGNET Services to Manufacturers Produce Five-Year Total of Nearly $1 Billion in Economic Impact

Product Design and Engineering Services are the Most Popular MAGNET Offering; 6,142 Manufacturing Jobs Created or Retained through MAGNET Engagements

Cleveland—November 22, 2011—The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) today released the audited results of its work over the past five years aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in Ohio. The goal of MAGNET is to help manufacturers in Ohio compete and grow. Complete press release (PDF). More about MAGNET's economic impact on the region.

Northeast Ohio Winner of White House Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge

Lorain County Community College, Jumpstart, MAGNET and NorTech to receive over $2 million for collaborative program to spur job creation.

Cleveland—September 22, 2011—Northeast Ohio is one of 20 regions in the country selected as a winner in the Obama administration's $37 million Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge, a multi-agency competition to support the advancement of high-growth industry clusters across the country. Complete press release (PDF).

MAGNET Launches Pilot Project to Match Returning U.S. Veterans with Unfilled Manufacturing Jobs in Northeast Ohio

MAGNET to Partner with Veterans’ Service group of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to Train then Match Returning Vets for Skilled Positions Open at Area Manufacturers

Cleveland—July 7, 2011—The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) today announced it is launching a pilot project to match returning U.S. Veterans with specific training for key manufacturing jobs available in Northeast Ohio such as machinists, inspection/quality technicians and equipment maintenance personnel. Complete press release (PDF).

MAGNET/NORTECH Manufacturing Initiative Recognized at CGI America, a Clinton Global Initiative

PRISM is Introduced as a New, Measurable Plan to Address Innovation’s Role in Job Creation in Northeast Ohio Manufacturing

Cleveland—July 1, 2011—Yesterday in Chicago, CGI America, the Clinton Global Initiative, accepted a Commitment to Action from NorTech to collaborate with the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) on its new plan to create jobs and investment by promoting manufacturing innovation in Northeast Ohio. Complete press release (PDF).

Economic development groups bring presence and assistance to the Mahoning Valley

Cleveland and Warren, Ohio—January 19, 2011—Two Northeast Ohio economic development institutions are announcing the opening of satellite locations in Youngstown and Warren to accelerate the growth of manufacturing and exporting that has taken place in the Mahoning Valley over the last several years. Complete press release (PDF).

MAGNET Partners with NorTech to Receive $285,000 Federal Contract from Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Funds will provide services for regional manufacturers transitioning to advanced energy industry.

Cleveland—October 5, 2010—The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network (MAGNET) has been awarded $285,000 by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP). This contract is for a new one year regional pilot project to assist small-to-mid-sized manufacturers that want to grow their business by entering the advanced energy value chain, specifically in biomass/waste-to-energy and electric vehicles. MAGNET partnered with NorTech, a regional technology-based economic development organization, on the design and development of the project. Complete press release (PDF).

New Product Development Loan Recipients Named

Twelve Local Entrepreneurs Awarded $470,000 in Latest Round of Funding Designed to Generate Jobs and Attract Private Investment

Cleveland—July 29, 2010—The Cuyahoga County New Product Development and Entrepreneurship Loan Fund, administered by MAGNET, the Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network, today announced the 12 local awardees, selected from 40 eligible applicants, to receive $470,000 from the latest round of funding from the program. Complete press release (PDF).